Question

Why were many of the early settlers unable to show proof of their land titles to Haden Edwards when he arrived at Nacogdoches?
a.
Many of the early settlers had not obtained their land legally and did not have the proper documents to show Edwards.
b.
Throughout the years, there had been many attacks on the town and the land grants of the early settlers had been stolen.
c.
Over many years, the early settlers had inherited land passed down from family members, and they no longer had the original documentation.
d.
The early settlers were not required to have land grants to receive their land and therefore, did not have documentation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Haden Edwards (August 12, 1771 – August 14, 1849) was a Texas settler and land speculator. Edwards County, Texas on the Edwards Plateau is named for him. In 1825, Edwards received a land grant from the Mexican government, allowing him to settle families in East Texas. His grant included the city of Nacogdoches, and Edwards soon angered many of the previous settlers. After his contract was revoked in 1826, Edwards and his brother declared the colony to be the Republic of Fredonia. He was forced to flee Mexico when the Mexican army arrived to put down the rebellion, and did not return until after the Texas Revolution had broken out. He was also located near the Sabine River. The main town was called Nacogdoches.